Chapter 255: Returning Home and Supporting Each Other

Tongzhou Wharf is the starting point of the north side of the thousand-mile Grand Canal, where the grain ships that go north every year are loaded and unloaded, and both water and land routes are extremely developed. Due to the report received in advance, the Meng brothers both came to pick up the ship on this day, and Zhang Chao and Zhang Qi's brothers also specially asked for leave to pick up people. Both sides were naturally happy after waiting for people, Meng Tao and Meng Fan stood and said a few words because their mother was still sick, and then escorted Mrs. Wu to the carriage first. Zhang Yue made an appointment with Meng Min to visit Japan, and then watched the Meng family leave.

The three brothers of the Zhang family here reunited after a long absence, and they had countless things to say. However, Zhang Chao didn't say a few words, and suddenly saw a familiar and unfamiliar middle-aged man getting off the big boat on the other side, and he was stunned. After looking hard, he saw that his younger brother Zhang Qi was still nagging with Zhang Yue there, so he hurriedly went up and patted him on the shoulder, and pointed at the person over there.

"Second brother, who do you think the people over there look like?"

"Big brother, what are you fuss about, no matter who you look like, it's none of our business...... Oh, my God! ”

Zhang You came here by land first, and then by water, because he was in a hurry on the road, and the itinerary was not easy to calculate, so he did not send anyone to report to his home. At this time, he strode forward, and when he saw the two tall sons stunned there, he couldn't help laughing and said, "What, but I haven't seen you for two years, don't you even know your father?" ”

"Daddy!"

Zhang Chao and his brother left Zhang Yue and hurriedly went up to salute. Seeing Lao Tzu's mighty general's armor, and then looking at the accompanying soldiers, the two suddenly showed an expression of envy that could not be concealed - the husband should be like this!

The brothers originally wanted to explain the situation at home and in the court to Zhang Yue on the way, but with Zhang Yu as a backbone, they were very determined in their hearts, and they were full of thoughts that their father would be invincible. Zhang Yue, who was next to him, saw the happy appearance of the two brothers, and couldn't help but think of his parents and sister who were still in Jiangning, and then thought of his eldest uncle Zhang Xin, who had not returned to the school.

Just as a few people who had been reunited for a long time were talking, a few personal soldiers carefully carried a person down from the six-masted ship of Zhang Yue and others. Although it was summer in May, the man was covered with a tight brocade quilt, and only a slight head and face were exposed. Zhang Chao on the side looked strange, so he asked Zhang Yue bluntly: "Third brother, could it be that which girl next to you is sick?" ”

Zhang Yue glanced at Zhang You, thinking that this was a proper explanation for the second uncle, so he took a step back and became dumb. And Zhang You didn't squirm, glanced at his beloved concubine with concern, and then smiled: "She is the only daughter of Mangshi Tusi, she has saved me twice, and she will be a family in the future, you call Aunt Fang." Before, she accidentally fell into the water and was weak, but fortunately, it was your third brother who saved her. These words will be long to say, so let's go home first. ”

It is common for a manly man to have three wives and four concubines, but Zhang Chao was only slightly surprised when he heard this, and he didn't think about it deeply. And Zhang Yue heard that Zhang You's concubine was the daughter of Mangshi Tusi, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Jiaozhi is close to Yungui, Yungui is mostly a woman who is loyal and loyal, since Zhang You said that people once saved his life, this is like glue, I am afraid that it is not false.

The city of Beijing is still under construction, but the tall city walls have begun to show a majestic atmosphere, and the avenues into the city are all leveled with loess, and the poplars and willows are planted on both sides, which naturally looks lush and green in the middle of summer. Everyone galloped under the sun for more than an hour, and the dust and sweat were greasy and sticky, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Zhang Yue came back to report on his work, so after entering the city, he rushed straight to the ministry first, and only returned home after submitting the paperwork, but when he turned into the alley at the door, he saw that Zhang You did not enter the door, but stood under the gatehouse of the main gate and was stunned.

Because there was quite a long way from Tongzhou to Beijing, Zhang You left behind several of his own soldiers, carriage luggage and concubines. He had come to Beijing six or seven years ago, and had just instructed his two sons to lead the way around the city. When he arrived at the door of the house, he couldn't help but stare intently at the black lacquer plaque.

Although it is just a simple two words of Zhangfu, but now the eldest brother is degrading and crossing, and the third brother is only Jiangning Zhixian, these three five green tin ring gates are actually decorated because of his step-by-step promotion. He has worked hard in the south for many years, and this is the best reward!

At this time, the gate was closed, but a middle-aged doorman at the west corner gate heard the movement and leaned out to look. The sharp-eyed man saw Zhang Yue at a glance, couldn't help but rub his eyes, and yelled inside. Seeing this, Zhang Yue simply grabbed the horse's belly and galloped over, and saw that everyone on the door was crowding up to lead the horse, so he pointed to the direction of the gate.

"Hurry up and report inside, the second uncle is back!"

Second uncle? When the other disciples were still stunned, a young and clever man ran inside with his legs drawn, and shouted loudly: "The second master is back, the second master is back!" ”

After such a reminder, the rest of the people suddenly realized, some hurriedly rushed to Zhang You to lead the horse, some were too busy to go in to report the news, and more people rushed out of the door, curiously looking at this second master who did not hum or haguan but became bigger and bigger. That's a second-grade military attaché, and he is about to enter the Governor's Mansion in a blink of an eye, and now their family is actually the highest in terms of official quality!

After such a fuss, when Zhang You entered the Hanging Flower Gate, the people in the inner courtyard came out as long as they were free. Dongfang is looking forward to the stars and the moon, and looking forward to her husband's official fortune, and now that he has finally looked forward to the return, the joy is mentioned, and tears of joy are rolling in his eyes. Aunt Luo also brought her daughter to greet her, but she didn't dare to go ahead of her wife, and waited for the two sides to finish talking before she came up to salute. When Feng saw the reunion of the Erfang family, he thought of his husband, and his hand holding his son Zhang Zhen trembled for a while, but he could only force a smile. In contrast, Zhang Yue naturally paid less attention to it.

"The old lady came back just in time this time, the old lady was infected with a cold disease a few days ago, and she just felt a little refreshed today." People are in good spirits on happy occasions, Zhang You came back this time, even if the Dongfang clan had some unpleasant things in the lead, they were all left behind at this time. Seeing that Zhang You's face was slightly gloomy, she hurriedly explained, "The doctor has seen it, and said that it doesn't matter, just rest in peace." Now that the old man and Brother Yue are back, as soon as the old lady is happy, the disease may be cured! ”

Zhang You turned his head to look at Zhang Yue, and saw that his face was covered with dust and sweat, and he thought that he was in the same situation, so he muttered for a moment and ordered: "Since the old lady is sick, there is no hurry, let's go back to the room to change clothes and go to see the old lady again, so as not to bump into the old lady with any bad breath." The others dispersed and went their own way. ”

Then everyone went to their houses to tidy up their clothes. Because the father and son of Zhang Zhuo and Zhang Yue in the third room are officials in the south and the north, there are only a few little girls and daughters-in-law in the west courtyard who have not yet left their heads, and several rooms have just been cleaned up. Zhang Yue hurriedly came back, Amber and Lian Shenglian Hu and a number of cage luggage were all in the carriage behind, so a few little girls rummaged through the boxes and cabinets for a while before finding a change of clothes, fetching water and washing their faces and so on were busy for a while.

After changing his clothes, Zhang Yue pointed to the little girl Crystal and followed him to the upper room in the north courtyard. Since he had been away from home for almost a year, he had to ask about the current situation at home. Although the crystal was only thirteen years old, he was a clever man, and he explained in a low voice all the way.

"The old lady now eats fasting and recites Buddha several days a month, and she doesn't care about the affairs of the family. The eldest lady is not in good health, and most of the time she is teaching the fourth young master, and the internal and external affairs are all left behind, so the affairs of the family and the exchange of money are all handled by the second wife. Before, the second wife intended to give Sister Linglong to the eldest young master as a person in the house, who knew that the eldest grandmother's eldest girl Fennel was pregnant, so the old lady married Linglong to the son of the executive's family. Because of this, the second wife secretly said that the eldest grandmother was not virtuous, and also said that Fennel did not understand the rules and seduced the eldest young master......"

Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, Zhang Yue's head is a little swollen when he listens to it, and he can't help but think of the concubine of his second uncle Zhang You. That Aunt Fang is the daughter of Tusi, and she looks like she is just a young woman in her early twenties, naturally younger and more beautiful than the yellow-faced woman of the age of the second aunt Dongfang and Aunt Luo.

When he came to the north courtyard along the mezzanine, he saw that there were already many people in the courtyard, all of whom were the daughters-in-law of the girls who followed the owners of the houses. He told Crystal to stay outside, and went straight into the house. The main room was empty, and only a little girl stood at a door on the left, and saw him busy raising the bamboo curtain. He lowered his head slightly and walked in, only to see that it was already full of people.

On the big rosewood bed against the wall, Gu was sitting on a golden thread python pillow, and Zhang You was sitting on the edge of the bed. Seeing Zhang Yue coming in, she squinted her eyes and looked at it for a moment, until he came to the bed and bowed her head, she bowed her head slightly and said: "It's only been a few months since I went out, and I lost a lot of weight before I thought about it, it seems that I put a lot of thought into it." Get up, sit down and let me see! ”

Putting a lot of thought into it? Zhang Yue couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, thinking that his grandmother's comfort was really special. After sitting down, he was about to say something, but unexpectedly, Gu suddenly grabbed his hand, followed by his hand and the other hand together. He looked up in surprise, but saw that Zhang You also happened to cast his gaze.

"Brother Yue, since you are back, I will ask your second uncle a lot about some things. There are countless heroes of the Manchu Dynasty, but there are few who can come to this point as diligently as he is. Although you are both literate and martial, the truth is the same, understand? ”