Chapter 564: Son-in-law, Brother-in-law

Xiao Wu now lives in the boudoir when Du Juan was at home, according to Du Zhen and his wife's words, Hengzhu is idle here, she has not lived with Du Juan before, and there is no need to close a room to tidy up other residences. Therefore, compared with when Du Juan got married, most of the furniture in this room has not been touched, that is, a few knick-knacks have been added. For example, a small medicine box, such as a bronze figure used to confirm acupuncture points, another example is a few thick medical skills, and some are additional things sent by the second elder.

At present, there is an elm shelf bed against the wall in this east room, with an ink flower silk tent hanging on it, and a celadon vase on the small table next to it. At this moment, she sat on the bed with her cheeks crossed, staring intently at the vase, her face flushed.

This vase is just an ordinary color, at most it is worth a few banknotes, but the calligraphy and painting on it are the handwriting of my father. Daddy loves calligraphy and painting, but except for a few friends, Mobao has never been circulated, that is, this one is still after being out of prison before, she drank a few more drinks one night, she was obsessed with it for a while, and this is how she got such a great treasure. Looking at the cute girl above, she couldn't help but smile at the corner of her mouth, and wrinkled her nose again.

Naturally, her father and mother had nothing to say to her, but ...... But this kind of thing cannot be asked. It's all Uncle Yue's bad, if he hadn't been talking nonsense, she wouldn't have been teased so much in her heart. There are also sisters and brothers-in-law, they are so hateful, she just complained a few times, what do you mean by three hundred taels of silver here, she clearly doesn't mean that!

With a slight sigh, Xiao Wu stood up, but he went to the side of the bed and propped up the window. A cool breeze blew in outside, and she only felt that the heat on her face had decreased slightly, but looking at the small bronze mirror on the table, she still saw her feverish face, and couldn't help but stomp her feet angrily.

"Little Wu, why did you hide in the house after lunch and not go out? It's rare for your sister to come back, you used to run to Zhang's house when you had nothing to do, but today people are back, why have you changed like a person? I specially made your favorite sweet cake with jujube paste, as well as sweet soup, you hurry out, save yourself from going back and wanting to eat sweet. ”

Hearing Qiu's voice outside, Xiao Wu was startled. She touched her hot face, and hurriedly covered it up: "Mother, you and your sister can eat together." I...... My stomach hurts! ”

In a hurry, Xiao Wu could only move out of such a only reason he could think of. However, what she didn't expect was that in the next moment, the door was pushed open. Seeing Qiu Shi walking into the door quickly, her face was full of anxiety, she was stunned for a moment, until her mother stepped forward and reached out and touched her forehead, she quickly took two steps back, and said curtly: "Mother, I am a doctor myself, but it is a little illness, and it is not in the way!" ”

"That's all it takes to have this forehead, why is it so hot on both sides of your face?" Qiu Shi ignored Xiao Wu's explanation, and shook his head angrily, "They are all adults, and they have also studied medicine, don't you know that this autumn day is dry and dry, and the internal fire is heavy, so you need to use more food to remove fire?" I see that you don't pay attention to your stomach pain, don't stay in the house, just go out and drink some hot food. On weekdays, you and Wan'er have endless conversations, but today you slipped away so quickly after lunch. Could it be a quarrel? ”

"I didn't ...... No! ”

Hearing that Qiu even had such a guess, Xiao Wu hurriedly denied it. It's just that this time she had no excuse to escape, so she had to follow Qiu out of the house in frustration. When she arrived in the courtyard, she squinted her eyes and looked at the sun in the sky, and then helped Qiu's arm: "Mother, the day after tomorrow is August 15!" In the past, you used to make mooncakes by yourself, can I make them this year? I've been learning cooking skills from Mother Wu and Chunying in the kitchen for a while, and this time I won't make a mess! ”

"You're going to make mooncakes?" Qiu Shi was taken aback, seeing Xiao Wu's serious face, she really couldn't defeat the little girl's interest, thinking that if this filling was ready, there would be no mistakes, so she nodded reluctantly and gently scraped Xiao Wu's nose, "Okay, I'll let it go this year and see if your skills can improve." Don't underestimate these, the girl's family is married, no matter whether the in-laws are picky or not, the kitchen has to be taken care of for a few days. ”

"Mother!" The word "marry" was mentioned again, and Xiao Wu suddenly pouted, "How many times have I said it, I won't marry!" I don't want to pick a bad mother-in-law, and I don't want to face so many elders and so many concubines like my sister all day long. I only serve you and my father wholeheartedly, and I will guard you for my sister for the rest of my life! ”

Qiu doesn't know how many times he has heard this kind of talk, even the roots of his ears have calluses. At first, she would reprimand a few words in annoyance, but after listening to it too much, she didn't take it seriously anymore. She heard Du Xuan's life experience mention it, and knew that she didn't show anything on her face, and she didn't really know it in her heart, so she didn't want to blindly force it behind, so she smiled and taught a few words casually. When the mother and daughter left the courtyard gate, a little girl rushed out from the corner and came close to curtsy.

"Mrs., Second Miss, Uncle and Master Wan are here together!"

Hearing that Zhang Yue and Wan Shijie were coming together, Xiao Wu was a little flustered, and hurriedly said: "Mother, since there are guests, then I will go back to the room first......"

"What kind of stupid words, one is your brother-in-law, you don't know how many times you've met; One is your father's junior, who has helped the boss of our family before, and it's not like I've never seen it! ”

Qiu Shi said this, seeing that Xiao Wu's demeanor was getting more and more wrong, he didn't understand in his heart. At the beginning, she had the intention to marry her daughter to Zhang Yue, she thought that it was rare to have a person whose husband could approve, and her character and knowledge must be good; Although Xiao Wu is not biological, there is such a cute and lively girl Cheng Huan, and she hopes to choose another son-in-law who suits her heart. Wanshijie's character is good and good-looking, and what is even more rare is that he seems to have a heart for Xiao Wu, and when he goes back and forth to Xuanfu, he takes care of it properly, and he has never been courteous, he is definitely a righteous gentleman. Although his parents died and his family was poor, none of this mattered.

Thinking of this, she grabbed Xiao Wu's hand without saying anything: "Besides, even if your brother-in-law and Wan Gongzi come, they will also go to see your father, and I will talk to your sister with you, and it has nothing to do with it, what are you nervous about?" ”

Nervous...... When did she get nervous! Xiao Wu saw that the little girl who reported the news was secretly looking at her, as if she was snickering there, and couldn't help but be even more angry. It was naturally easy for her to break free from Qiu's hand, but it was really unruly, so even if she wanted to run back to the house and bury her head directly on the bed at this time, she had to reluctantly follow her mother. She met a lot of people along the way, and she looked at everyone and felt that the gaze had a special meaning, so the more she walked, the redder she became, and finally even her palms became hot.

And someone on the other side isn't much better. Since entering Du Zhen's study, the always leisurely and chic Wanshijie has gradually become nervous, and in this autumn season, his head is shining with a layer of shining oil. At this time, he and Zhang Yue were standing behind Du Zhen on the left and right, watching his father-in-law write on the horizontal scroll, but he was becoming more and more absent-minded.

"Because the emperor appreciates the words of the Shen brothers, and because you were favored by the emperor in the first place, there are also those handwritings, so among today's scholars, more and more people have begun to copy their calligraphy. In last year's general examination, I heard that at least six or seven percent of the candidates' answer sheets were Shen Ti. It's just that the reason why it's called calligraphy is that only books can't be inferior. Yuan Jie, you have also studied with Master Shen for a while before, and now you should know the emphasis. Although a scholar cannot blindly read dead books, he must apply what he has learned to govern the country through the world, but he cannot lose his profession, and he can see his knowledge by handwriting. ”

Unlike later generations, almost all of today's politicians are also leaders of the literary world, while being a high-ranking official in the imperial court, while constantly writing books and sayings, if you don't have real talent and real learning, when the imperial court holds a feast, the literati who are called from all over the world will not save you face. Therefore, in the face of such a reminder, Zhang Yue nodded again and again. But when he caught a glimpse of Wan Shijie, who had always been familiar with the nod, he stiffened his head, and he couldn't help but quietly stretched out his elbow and gave it to someone.

Eat this elbow, and Wanshijie immediately came back to his senses. Zhang Yue found that Du Zhen didn't notice his small movements, and after stopping writing just now, he continued to write, he couldn't help but read a few words silently, and after reading most of it, he found that this was a sacrificial text, and then couldn't help but be taken aback, so he glanced at Wan Shijie and saw the surprise on each other's faces.

"Liang Shijia Jiangxi Taihe. He is gifted and gentle, well-read and humble, and is modest. At the end of Hongwu, the township test. Awarded the Sichuan Cangxi Instructor, in order to recommend the removal of Zhisihui County, change Yangjiang and Yangchun, all known for their integrity, peace and harmony......"

Although only half of this sacrificial text has been written now, since Zhang Yue and Wan Shijie have understood who made it, they are naturally secretly surprised. At the beginning, it was because the prince indulged a Chen Qianhu, but the emperor was furious and asked Jinyi Wei to take Liang Qian and Zhou Mian into Beijing. If Du Zhen hadn't tried to intercede, Liang Qian would almost have been able to escape this catastrophe, and he would have died with Zhou Mian. It's just that, looking at the content of this sacrificial text now, could it be that Liang Qian has passed away?

"Brother Shiqi and Liang Bo'an are fellow villagers, so I learned the news of his death. He also used to be the acting president of the "Yongle Grand Ceremony", but now he is dying silently. I can only write this memorial text and burn it to him here, so that I can worship it when I return to my hometown in the future. Although I have little friendship with him, I also admire his knowledge. I only heard that he left behind his old wife and young son, and it will be this orphan and widow who will depend on each other for their lives in the future, which is really sad to think about. ”

Du Zhen dropped the last word at this time, and then put the pen on the pen holder and straightened up. Looking at the whole sheet of ink-drenched paper, he said without looking back: "At that time, all I could do was save Liangbo'an's life." However, if there is a chance on another day, if I still have the ability, I should clear the original grievance for him. This is not out of any friendship and righteousness, but a person must do things from the beginning to the end! ”

Although these words were said lightly, Wanshijie couldn't help but be in awe, and Zhang Yue even remembered the names that disappeared during the Yongle period. Xie Jin was originally imprisoned in Jinyi, due to the slander of Zhu Gaoxu and Ji Gang, Chen Shou, Ma Jing, and Xu Siwen were implicated and died in prison one after another, and then Xu Shanshu and Wang Ruyu were implicated and died, plus Liang Qian, Zhou Mian, and Huang Huai, Yang Pu and others who were slow to go to prison in front of them, and the subordinate officials of the East Palace have withered batch after batch of people, and only Yang Shiqi is left.

When the handwriting on the paper gradually dried, Zhang Yue went to get the copper basin for burning the paper, and Wanshijie refused to be idle, and was busy asking for paper media and flint from Moyu and Mingdi outside the door. Seeing that the roll of paper was gradually swallowed up by the flames, the three people in the room did not speak, each thinking about their own thoughts.

"Nephew Wanxian, Brother Shiqi has always praised you very much, saying that you seem to be a casual and unruly person, but in fact you are thoughtful and not reckless. During the time I was in prison, I have always been grateful for the care you took of my family. Du Zhen turned around slowly, saw Wan Shijie's face flushed, and even opened his mouth to speak, so he waved his hand, "You are a close friend of Yuan Jie, I naturally know, but is it really just that?" ”

In front of those calm and clear eyes, Wan Shijie only felt that his mind was seen clearly. If he didn't admit it at this time, it would be a clear deception to others, so when he saw Zhang Yue's encouraging eyes, he simply turned his heart sideways and bent down respectfully: "Uncle Du, junior...... The younger generation is not talented, and wants to ask to marry Ling Qianjin! ”

It was easy to say the words that had been held in his heart for a long time, and he felt that his heart was much happier, and he returned to his usual true colors: "The younger generation is a poor family, although he is the head of the military department after three years, but he doesn't dare to make any guarantees for the future." But the younger generation can promise that if he marries a daughter, he will cherish it! You said you have to start and finish things, and I will do it. ”

Although this was an attitude that had been expected for a long time, hearing this last sentence, Du Zhen couldn't help but smile a little. Xiao Wu's temperament is naturally excellent in his opinion, but there are people in the world who have no eyes, if she marries her back just for the sake of being a good person or for other considerations, it may not be a good thing for her. She is used to being casual, but she is afraid that she will not be subject to too many constraints if she marries, only if she really likes such a person, can she tolerate all of her, and now there is such a person.

"I can trust you, but ......"

At this moment, not to mention that Wan Shijie's heart mentioned his throat, even Zhang Yue's eyes widened, and he was extremely worried in his heart. In his impression, Du Zhen has never been a person who wants to capture and indulge in selling Guanzi, what is the matter with the word "but"?

"It's good to be a matchmaker, but I've never liked forced marriages. As long as Xiao Wu can agree to marry you, I am naturally happy to have more son-in-law like you, and presumably Yuan Jie is also willing to have more brother-in-law like you. ”

Seeing the increasingly thick smile on Du Zhen's face, Zhang Yue only felt that his father-in-law, who had always been cold-faced, had now become cunning. For this pair, this condition is really essential.