Zheng Wan said with some expectation: "Big brother, our fourth brother is going to rush back to Yuancheng for the New Year, I want to ask the eldest brother if there is anything he needs to bring?" ”

"Are you going back to Yuancheng for the New Year? That's right, you should also go back to accompany the four uncles and aunts, as the so-called wealth does not return to the hometown, just like a night walk in brocade clothes. Zheng Peng said with a smile.

After Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, captured Xianyang, some people persuaded him to set the capital, but because he missed his hometown, Xiang Yu was anxious to return to the east, saying: 'Wealth and nobility do not return to their hometown, such as clothes and brocade at night, who knows'?? Later generations extended the idiom of 'brocade night walk', to be precise, it is "brocade night walk", when Zheng Wan and Zheng Li had not left Yuancheng, people said the most, that is, Tian Shenu, now it is considered to turn over, naturally to go home to shine on the lintel, so that parents also have a light on their faces.

Zheng Li said a little embarrassedly: "That is, a small official, far worse than the eldest brother, how can it be regarded as returning home, that is, going home to see Ye Niang." ”

Zheng Wan on the side opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.

I wanted to invite Zheng Peng to go home together, if the three brothers returned home together, the scene would definitely be very lively, the problem After Zheng Peng was swept away, the relationship with the family became delicate, after the old man died, Zheng Peng was worried about his parents, and invited Ye Niang to live in Chang'an many times, but Zheng Yuan's family thought that he was the son of the Zheng family, and he needed to guard this family business, and he was willing to leave his homeland, and he always refused.

In the words of Zheng Yuanjia, Chang'an has a curfew, not free, and he is not familiar with life, and there are many high-ranking officials and nobles, so he is afraid that everything will depend on other people's faces, it is better to be in Yuancheng, and now Zheng Yuanjia's reputation in Yuancheng is very high, even if the county order sees it, he must smile and salute, and there are compliments wherever he goes, like the poetry club and the literary club, he will be invited to sit in the formation and comment, for the old man, it is simply a good day like a fairy.

Zheng Peng nodded and said, "It's just right, your sister-in-law has prepared a lot of gifts for the New Year, and I will bring them back when I go back, well, I have a share." ”

There are no people, but the number of etiquette can not be less, although Zheng Peng specially built a mansion at home for his parents, bought a field and bought a store, and the housekeeper Zheng Fu has been staying at home, which is to do his filial piety on behalf of Zheng Peng.

"Brother Xie." Zheng Wan and Zheng Li hurriedly thanked him.

At this time, Lu Shu walked over, looked at Zheng Wan and Zheng Li, and said with a smile: "The two uncles have been here less recently. ”

"I've seen my sister-in-law." Zheng Wan and Zheng Li saw Lu Shu, hurriedly saluted, and then explained that they had been coming less recently because of official business, so they asked Lu Shu to forgive me.

"By the way, the palace brocade that the third uncle sent last time was really good, thank you here."

Zheng Wan hurriedly said: "Don't dare, my sister-in-law takes care of us so much, it's just a little heart." ”

"Lu Shu, my two younger brothers are still good, see if there are any suitable women in your clan, introduce them." Zheng Peng said suddenly.

Unconsciously, Zheng Wan and Zheng Li have grown up, and now they are both promoted, and their positions are not bad, so they can find a good woman for them.

"Got it, husband, the slave family will keep an eye on the two uncles." Lu Shu has always been obedient to Zheng Peng, and she agreed when she heard it.

Zheng Wan and Zheng Li's eyes lit up when they heard this, they glanced at each other, and quickly said with a look of surprise: "There is sister-in-law Lao." ”

Lu Shu is from the Boling Cui clan, with a high status in the clan, with her out of the horse, the success rate of this matter is very high, the woman introduced will definitely not be bad, marrying a girl with five surnames like a big brother, this is something that Zheng Wan and Zheng Li never dreamed of, how can they not be happy.

"Okay, it's all a family, you're welcome, let's go, the meal is ready, and the wine is warm." Lu Shu said with a smile.

Just as Zheng Peng and the others were preparing to eat, Cui Er suddenly stumbled in, and said with a pale face: "Uncle, uncle, it's not good, it's not good." ”

"Second butler, what's going on?" Lu Shu's face changed, and she hurriedly asked.

Cui Er is the housekeeper who came with Lu Shu, he is careful and stable, and Lu Shu rarely sees Cui Er so flustered.

Zheng Wan Zhengli's face changed greatly, and he was a little at a loss, wondering if the matter of the eldest brother Zheng Peng's suspension of duty had deteriorated again, that is, Zheng Peng also had a stirring in his heart, and his mind was thinking about whether the prince would make any big moves and gain power? Palace change? Another change in Xuanwumen?

Just when everyone's minds were uncertain, Cui Er said with a heavy face: "There is urgent news from Yuancheng, the old housekeeper, let's go..."

As soon as the words fell, Zheng Peng's face, who was calm just now, suddenly changed, and Lu Shu on the side covered his mouth with his hand, showing a trace of sadness in his eyes.

The old housekeeper is Zheng Fu, who is the first batch of people with Zheng Peng, diligent and loyal, his son A Jun, in order to cover Zheng Peng's escape, died heroically, and his daughter Xiaoyin has been waiting for Zheng Peng, and only found a good family for him the year before last.

Zheng Peng came back to his senses and hurriedly asked, "When did it happen?" ”

"Eight days ago, the next person came by a fast horse all the way, and almost all the food and clothing were on horseback, but the heavy snow closed the road, and it was difficult to walk, so I arrived."

After a pause, Cui Er continued: "Lang Zhong said that the old housekeeper walked in his sleep, and he walked very peacefully, and someone took care of the aftermath, and Da Langjun also assisted, and the people below didn't dare to make up their minds, so they rushed to report to their uncle." ”

Zheng Peng sighed and quickly said, "Have you notified Xiaoyin?" ”

Witnessing Ah Jun's tragic death in the knife, Zheng Peng secretly swore in his heart that he would treat his family well, Xiaoyin married Lin Xun'er before marrying, Zheng Peng gave a large dowry in the name of his brother-in-law, Zheng Fu was in Yuancheng, food, clothing, housing and transportation were good, saying that he was a big housekeeper, but in fact, he was in Yuancheng for the elderly, in order for someone to send the old housekeeper to the end, the only relative Xiaoyin, duty.

When the old man in the family died, Zheng Peng was still in Anxi, he couldn't leave his job because of his heavy responsibility, and he couldn't wear linen and filial piety when his father died.

"If you go back to my uncle, I have already sent someone to inform you." Cui Er hurriedly responded.

After receiving the news, Cui Er knew that Zheng Peng was definitely looking for Xiaoyin, and had already sent someone to inform him in advance.

Zheng Peng thought for a while and said: "Huai En is careful to do things, let him accompany Xiaoyin on a trip, the old housekeeper's future affairs must be done in a beautiful way, and also, set off as soon as possible, so that the old man can settle in the earth as soon as possible." ”

"Understood, uncle, the little one will do it immediately." After Cui Er finished speaking, he immediately retreated.

After Cui Er left, Zheng Peng said to Zheng Wan and Zheng Li: "Third brother, fourth brother, after you go back, put incense on my behalf in front of the old housekeeper's grave." ”

Zheng Wan said with a serious face: "Big brother, please mourn, the old housekeeper was very good to our brother when he was alive, and he also taught a lot of principles of life, and it is a matter of incense to be on the pillar." ”

"Don't worry, big brother, we will definitely bring the heart of the eldest brother." Zheng Li hurriedly said.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little depressed, Lu Shu said: "Husband, didn't Lang Zhong say that the old housekeeper walked peacefully, people can't be resurrected after death, mourn, let's eat first, and when the road is repaired, the slave family will go back to worship the old man with the husband." ”

Although she is a noble lady from a famous family and a high-ranking lady, Lu Shu does not have the bad habit of being a noble lady, and in her heart, she never regards Zheng Fu as a subordinate, but regards him as a respectable elder.

"Yes, people can't be resurrected after death, and there is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed, so it's good to go peacefully." Zheng Peng saw that the atmosphere was a little dull, waved his hand and said, "Eat, it's not good if the food is cold, let's eat together." ”